spikes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spikesnext
plural of spike
1
as in darts

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as in jumps

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spikes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spike
1
as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spikes
  1. stabs
  2. stimulates
  3. extensions
  4. picks
  5. pike
Verb
  • Ji-oh stabs Taesang through the heart with a fencing sword.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, the inmate who stabs him to death used the blade to cut a Glasgow smile onto his face.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of stabs
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  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Noun
  • In addition, Gardner, Wilson, Hall, and Johnson will be up for contract extensions.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes Media’s brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extensions
Verb
  • This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
Noun
  • Simone Biles wowed gymnastics fans for years with the Yurchenko double pike on vault that has earned her some of the best scores of her career en route to several gold medals.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Netflix presented its first international showcase yesterday with a look at what is coming down down the pike.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of pike
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